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VIDEO: Neymar breaks down in tears during hugely emotional Santos unveiling after boyhood club confirm his return after ill-fated Al-Hilal spell

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<p>The Brazil star <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wonderkid-neymar-santos-return-legendary-brazilian-blaze-of-glory-underrated-career/blt272875ed2cdc2e45" target="_blank">returned to his boyhood club after 12 years</a> as Santos unveiled their icon to a massive reception with thousands of fans in attendance. Neymar broke down in tears while addressing the crowd, as the fans cheered for their 'prince'. The 32-year-old's contract at Al-Hilal was terminated earlier this week <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/santos-president-confirms-imminent-neymar-transfer-urges-brazil-star-come-back-be-happy-again-after-disastrous-al-hilal-spell/blt827d7a5257000fb6" target="_blank">after a disastrous, injury-ravaged 18 months</a> in the Middle East.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">MUITA EMOÇÃO! <br><br>Não tem como não ficar arrepiado com esse momento! Depois de uma jornada na Europa, Neymar está de volta ao Santos! <a href="https://t.co/dZcRNrgd6Y">pic.twitter.com/dZcRNrgd6Y</a></p>— ge (@geglobo) <a href="https://twitter.com/geglobo/status/1885463428568858783?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>After the unveiling ceremony, Neymar spoke to the media in a press conference, where he said: "There are some decisions that go beyond the logic of soccer, and some are impactful. When I was sure I was coming back, I confess that in January, at the beginning of January, I couldn't imagine coming back to Santos or leaving Al Hilal. </p><p>"I was very happy there, my family was very happy there, and I was very adapted and full of desire to play. Things happened and I had to make a decision. I started to feel sad in training, on a day-to-day basis, and it wasn't going very well for me. The opportunity to return came up and I didn't think twice."</p><p>He added: "From the first day, I had already decided to come back, I told my father and everything worked out. Everyone is happy. I'm back with renewed energy. Ever since I set foot here I feel like I'm 17 again. I'm very happy, excited and very keen to play."</p>

WHAT NEYMAR SAID ABOUT JOINING SANTOS

<p>The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star is expected to kick off his second stint with Santos in March when the 2025 Brazilian Serie A gets underway.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NEYMAR?

VIDEO: Neymar breaks down in tears during hugely emotional Santos unveiling after boyhood club confirm his return after ill-fated Al-Hilal spell | Goal.com US

Neymar couldn&apos;t hold back tears during an emotional unveiling as he returned to boyhood club Santos on Friday.

VIDEO: Neymar breaks down in tears during hugely emotional Santos unveiling after boyhood club confirm his return after ill-fated Al-Hilal spell

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